Pine Valley Recreation Area
Dixie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, UT
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$195 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (409 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Valley Recreation Area is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Pine Valley Mountains. There are several campgrounds with sites for single families, large groups, motorhomes, and horses. At an elevation of 6,900 feet the valley offers a great escape from the heat of the Southern Utah desert.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pine-valley-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
CURRENTLY CLOSED - Pine Valley Recreation Area is under rehabilitation due to a lightning-caused wildfire. When reopened, it offers majestic mountain scenery with a stocked fishing reservoir just 30 minutes from St. George, earning a 4.6/5 rating from 183 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake present in area. Also: Coyote, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Western Bluebird, Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, Mountain Chickadee, House Wren, Utah Mountain Kingsnake, Western Banded Gecko.
Insider tips for Pine Valley Recreation Area: Book early — federal campground with high demand Fishing reservoir is stocked; bring gear for guaranteed catches Located only 30 minutes from St. George for easy access
Skip Pine Valley Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. FACILITY CURRENTLY CLOSED due to wildfire — check Recreation.gov or Dixie National Forest webpage before planning.
Best time to visit Pine Valley Recreation Area: May-October — Official operating season. Summer provides respite from St. George heat; fall offers foliage viewing at lower elevations..
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Valley Guard Station (Pine Valley , UT), Baker Dam Campground (Veyo, UT), Red Cliffs Campground (St. George, UT), Lava Point Campground (Springdale, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Valley Recreation Area
Cell signal at Pine Valley Recreation Area (CEDAR CITY, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Pine Valley Recreation Area is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Pine Valley Mountains. There are several campgrounds with sites for single families, large groups, motorhomes, and horses. At an elevation of 6,900 feet the valley offers a great escape from the heat of the Southern Utah desert.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Fishing reservoir is stocked; bring gear for guaranteed catches
Located only 30 minutes from St. George for easy access
Official operating season. Summer provides respite from St. George heat; fall offers foliage viewing at lower elevations.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From St. George, Utah, go north on Highway 18 to Central. Take a right on Forest Highway 35 towards Pine Valley. Take a left on Main Street and go 3 miles to the recreation area.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dixie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dixie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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